HORSES OF HEAVY HARNESS TYPE 



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muscled than with the light trotter or pacer. The chest 

 girth must be full and the flanks low and well filled out. 

 The hindquarters of the heavy harness horse have 

 marked characteristics when of correct conformation. The 

 hips are smooth and neatly placed; the croup long, wide 

 and nearly level; the tail is attached high, and is often 

 carried with a stylish arch which gives a jaunty effect. 



Fig. 82. "The knees flexed strongly and the movement one of balance and 

 energy." (Courtesy Mr. S. L. Howe, British Columbia.) 



While the depressed croup with the light harness type is 

 quite common, and is not always viewed with disfavor, a 

 steep croup with the heavy harness type is generally re- 

 garded as highly undesirable. The thighs of the coach 

 horse possess a certain degree of plumpness, in keeping with 

 the general smoothness of body, while the gaskins are also 

 relatively thick, in keeping with the character of thighs. 

 Judges should emphasize especially the importance of the 



